Minister weighs in on Keir Starmer's drink preferences amid Chagos Islands deal
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Minister weighs in on Keir Starmer's drink preferences amid Chagos Islands deal
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"The contentious UK handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has sparked a political row at Westminster, prompting a foreign minister to weigh in on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's drink preferences. Baroness Chapman of Darlington stated she had never observed the Labour leader consuming sparkling white wine, responding to a jibe amid ongoing criticism of the transfer deal. The Government faces accusations of capitulating to pressure from left-wing lawyers and activists over the agreement,"
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